From a selection perspective we want him to have medical attention and be one hundred percent fit for the home series against Australia.

We need to reassess where we are.

Johan showed promise in India and we are bold enough to give him another opportunity.

Jacques Kallis is a key member of our team and it is in our best interests that he recovers fully before we bring him back into action.

Jacques knew before the tour that he would be covering for all of the top six positions. I told him it was a great compliment to his abilities that he can bat anywhere and he is quite prepared to bat where he is needed.

We are excited by the boundary hitting capability and form of Loots and we would like to see him on the international stage.